American summer recipes with 600 or more calories

Peppermint Pattie Cookies

When I bite into a York Peppermint Pattie I get a ..... You know the saying, these are just cool and yummy!

Potluck Cheeseburger Mac

We were invited to a potluck at our community center and asked what we should bring. The resounding vote was: meat! Spending the afternoon with our…

Chocolate Boston Cream Cake

Plum Crazy Purple Smoothie

A Creamy, smooth, purple shake made with bananas and berries and is loaded vitamins and nutrients. A perfect afternoon snack!

MUSSELS STEAMED IN TEQUILA WITH LIME

What screams summer more than tequila and lime? Well, how about mussels cooked in tequila and lime as an…

Creole Crabmeat Pie

While this wonderful recipe is often used as a stuffing for everything from zucchini to fish to chicken and pork, try it iinside your favorite pie…

Maple Mesquite Bar-B-Que Sauce

Here is a recipe for a sweet and tangy sauce for barbecues or use as a condiment for eggs, potatoes, meats or sandwiches. Very good on pork…

Triple Lemon Cheesecake

Recipe source: Luscious Lemon Desserts cookbook by Lori Longbotham Cheesecake with lemon juice, zest and topped with lemon curd. Posted on:…

Macaroon Kisses Cookie

Coconut kisses are so good. It's a holiday favorite.

Coconut Layer Cake with Fluffy Coconut Icing

A light and moist yellow coconut layer cake with a hint of apricot preserves under fluffy white boiled icing…

PB&J Ice Cream Sandwiches

Fun new twist on the typical Ice Cream Sandwich.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Avocado, Tomato and Mango Salsa

This is a great salsa on hot dogs or tortilla chips

One Dish Seafood Stew

I’ve had Cioppino, which is the Italian version, and Bouillabaisse, which is the French version and below you will find my version of a seafood…

Lemon Gateau Shenandoah

I created this lovely masterpiece in honor of my daughter Shenandoah whom has chosen to follow in my foot steps. As a child she loved lemons, and…